Kingston, Jamaica

Travel Blogs from Kingston (85)

Marley and Mountains, Kingston, Jamaica travel blog
Marley and Mountains
Feb 11, 2008

... return year after the year have ever been to Kingston - or come here only if they have to.  Kingston (population 600,000), the capital of Jamaica and a major port city, has a bad reputation as a dirty and dangerous place rife with unemployment, ...

A travel blog entry by kimandmartin
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Part Three: "Single Women Over 18" Table, Kingston, Jamaica travel blog
Part Three: "Single Women Over 18" Table
Sep 23, 2008

... men to watch the Portmore soccer team battle the Spanish Town players. An hour later, I was on a bus, crossing into Kingston, stuffed and smiling at the conjured memories of Anderson, Farrell and Somple family gatherings back at home. Such an evening ( ...

A travel blog entry by smiling_nomad
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What I Have Failed to Mention: I'm a Nerd.
Sep 23, 2008

... our courses encourage us to be social, to experience the Caribbean culture and be a part of the community, to "have a life" in Jamaica, as well, which is a relief. During the week, I greatly enjoy my classes. One of my teachers writes for the national ...

A travel blog entry by smiling_nomad
Two cricket matches, Bob Marleys House and Murder!, Kingston, Jamaica travel blog
Two cricket matches, Bob Marleys House and Murder!
Mar 20, 2007

... 're up and walking around !!! We next drove to Port Royal which is a town about 20 minutes from Kingston, it's the former capital of Jamaica but was sadly almost completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1692. Unfortunately we got there just a few ...

A travel blog entry by zoomingandy

Attractions in Kingston (22)

Bob Marley Museum
Bob Marley Museum

56 Hope Rd, Kingston, Jamaica

4.00

The world-famous reggae star's home, displaying Marley's guitar and other artifacts.
Devon House
Devon House

26 Hope Rd., Hope Roads Kingston, Jamaica

4.00

The 19th century home of George Stiebel, the first black millionaire in the Caribbean.
Bath Fountain Hotel & Spa
Bath Fountain Hotel & Spa

Bath Morant Bay, St. Thomas Kingston, Jamaica

4.00

Mavis Bank Coffee Factory
Mavis Bank Coffee Factory

Kingston, Jamaica

4.00

See how famous Blue Mountain coffee is harvested and processed.

Forum Discussions on Kingston (15)

Jamaica Starter KIt
Posted on May 19, 2008, 15:35:11
... roads around William Grant Park in downtown Kingston = Major Bus Terminal in the western end of downtown Kingston. Budget Places to stay: Jamaica is a little expensive compared to some central American and SEA countries but you have to remember you ...
Currency
Posted on Oct 6, 2008, 09:51:47
... there's a high surcharge, which can vary from place to place. Relying on ATMs is a bit risky in Jamaica. Most banks in cities such as Kingston and Montego Bay have 24-hour ATMs in secure booths. You are, however, given Jamaican dollars -- not U.S. ...
Jamaica Starter KIt
Posted on Dec 18, 2008, 22:28:20
... haven;t heard anythng about it this year.. for street parties NYE is on a wednesday so Passa Passa, in Tivoli, downtown kingston, should be up and running.. IMO and many others the best street party.. you could checkout weddy weddys in constant spring ...
Sand theft!
Posted on Jul 7, 2009, 16:23:52
... continues: The accused are the two principals of Bedrock Building and Aggregates, operator of a mining business based in Kingston, and three other men. All were charged last December following investigations into the disappearance of $70 million ...

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